The Royal Docks is one of the largest regeneration opportunities in London. The Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham have recently established a joint delivery team to develop and implement a comprehensive package of investment in infrastructure, economic development, public realm, activation and promotion.
We are seeking an experienced candidate to develop, lead and implement business and programme management processes for the Royal Docks Team. This will involve controlling large budgets, managing the performance of projects and tracking deliverables and outcomes.
The Senior Project Manager will work to meet the Mayor of London and Mayor of Newham’s priorities for the Royal Docks to establish healthy, prosperous, connected and lively places, that provide attractive and accessible places of work and community cohesion.
You will be responsible for leading on all strategic business planning processes to enable the effective implementation of the Detailed Delivery Plan and associated development and regeneration projects; and will work with the GLA and LBN’s partners to secure physical change and economic growth.
You will have management experience and will be expected to commission and work with external consultants to deliver projects that develop and inform a pipeline of future projects and foster an environment of good practice. You will report directly to the Royal Docks Programme Director.
If you are a proven manager who can thrive in a complex political environment, and are passionate about promoting urban regeneration and the successful economic growth of London, this job is for you.
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For further information please see the Royal Docks applicant pack or visit http://www.royaldocks.london to find out more about the Royal Docks.
London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Please read our ‘diversity in recruitment’ blog for more information on the positive steps we are taking to ensure diversity in the GLA Housing and Land Directorate.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. The Housing & Land Team blog shows some of the ways our staff can work flexibly.
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan, childcare voucher scheme and a career average pension scheme.
If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting reference RD3490.
Application closing date: Monday 7 May 2018at 23:59 GMT.
Interviews will take place at: To be confirmed